Report from Bro. Cornell.
By Merritt E. Cornell
LAST Sabbath and first-day were profitable days to the cause here in Boston. The subjects of Baptism and Organization were considered. Eleven were baptized and steps were taken toward organization. Bro. J. B. Witherell was chosen leader, and Bro. Geo. H. Murphy, Clerk. The concourse assembled at the water near Old Harbor, composed of both Catholics and Protestants, listened with marked attention to remarks on the prerequisites and design of Christian baptism. A policeman was present, and as good order was maintained as we have generally in the country. Yesterday was our last day in Berea hall, but prayer meetings are appointed in both Chelsea and Boston and will be kept up till our public meetings are resumed. I must have a short period of rest before the tent campaign. The remains of our dear Bro. John A. Johnson were received in good order, and we were all much pleased with the interest manifested by the friends at Battle Creek, in sending him back to his friends in so becoming a manner. Also we are glad of the tender Christian regard, manifested in taking in, and caring for, a sick stranger. The funeral was held on Sunday at the Broadway Baptist church, but there was not that sympathy manifested on the part of the church we should have been glad to see, four of the first mourners being members. Our people manifested due respect for the deceased, and becoming Christian sympathy for the mourning friends, many of them of their own accord occupying the mourner's seats, and following with them to the burial. Dear Johnny sleeps in “Garden Cemetery,” awaiting the last trump's call for the sleeping millions to “awake and sing.” South Boston, May 2, 1870.